Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Zero Black

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #58,254 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #71,388 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rubino takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rubino2/3

Zero Black1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Rubino
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rubino

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Zero BlackRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageRubino

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRubinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rubino or Zero Black?

Rubino takes 2 of 3 categories. Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rubino or Zero Black?

Zero Black lasts longest (Zero Black 70/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rubino or Zero Black?

Rubino projects furthest (Rubino 68/100, Zero Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rubino and Zero Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Pepper.

Is Rubino or Zero Black better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear; Zero Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Zero Black?

Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.